COURSE REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

TIME REQUIREMENTS

MATH FOR THE
BIOLOGICAL 
SCIENCES
(MATH:1440)

  • One of the following must be met:
    • Received an A- or higher in MATH:1440 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving an A- or higher) OR
    • Received an A- or higher in MATH:1460 
  • UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (in-person)
  • Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three, 50-minute lectures per week). Lectures are currently planned to occur in-person:
    • Lectures occur MWF 2:30 – 3:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
    • Meetings occur Mondays 1:30 – 2:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, 75-minute pedagogy course covering topics such as metacognition, effective study strategies, and creating inclusive learning environments (see the “LA Pedagogy Course” webpage for more information.) Pedagogy course day/time options include:
    • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM T, 3:30 – 4:45 PM W, 2:00 – 3:15 PM Th
  • Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4 -6 hours a week in this role

ENGINEERING MATH I: CALCULUS (MATH:1550)

  • One of the following must be met:
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH:1550 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving a B+ or higher) OR
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1850
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1560
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1860
    • Completion of 2000+ level MATH courses
  • UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (in-person)
  • Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three, 50-minute lectures per week):
    • Lectures occur 10:30 – 11:20 AM, and 12:30 AM – 1:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
    • Meetings occur Mondays 2:30 – 3:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, 75-minute pedagogy course covering topics such as metacognition, effective study strategies, and creating inclusive learning environments (see the “LA Pedagogy Course” webpage for more information.) Pedagogy course day/time options include:
    • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM T, 3:30 – 4:45 PM W, 2:00 – 3:15 PM Th
  • Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4 -6 hours a week in this role